AMD

AMD

We have chosen to use AMD processors and video cards in our systems as they have a long history of developing some great products. While there are times that another chip is better suited, and we will recommend that chip in those circumstances. Since the release of their first x86 compatible processor in 1995 AMD has helped to make some great strives in CPU design which include: the first to release a chip breaking 1GHz, the first x86-64bit processor in 2003, the first demonstration of native dual/quad core server processors in 2004, by acquiring ATI they were the first company to be able to develop both CPUs and high end graphics processors and in 2013 it was announced that all 3 of the next generation gaming systems from Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo would be using AMD APUs (advanced processing units that contain both CPU and GPU in a single chip.)

Avast! Antivirus

avast! anti-virus software is one of the most widely used products for detecting and removing viruses from computers.

Avast! Antivirus

When it comes to anti virus software there are a lot of choices out there. avast! is one of two software packages that we recommend to our clients. It does have one of the largest user bases so when a new virus comes out it can be reported back to them, which helps them find a way to detect and remove them.

One nice thing they do is that they have a free version that can be used on computers that are non-commercial use, which does a decent job. Do remember though, that this is a stripped down version of their software so may not be as robust as one of their paid versions.

If you are a healthcare field they offer a 30% discount on their business class software products, which we do offer to our clients. I often recommend this product to those clients because it can be a substantial savings when you have a large number of computers in your office.

Carbonite

We are an authorized reseller of Carbonite online backup plans. If you would like the peace of mind of having a leader in online backups store your data as well as a local contact to help get everything running smoothly give us a call.

Carbonite

If you have ever been in the position where hard drive failure or theft has left you without your data you can understand how important it is to have a good backup system in place. Many people will backup their system and leave the backups in the same place as their computer so the chance is high something will happen to all the copies. While it is always a great idea to have a local backup it is also a good idea to have an off-site backup as well. Carbonite is a leader in the online backup industry so we have decided to become a reseller of their product.

Being a leader in the industry Carbonite has been on top of what is required by health practitioners offices so they meet or exceed HIPAA requirements. This not only means that the data is encrypted before it is sent from your computer to their servers, it is sent using SSL encryption and the data is secured on their end with keycards, biometrics and armed security guards 24/7/365

Gazelle

Gazelle buys used cell phones, tablets, Macs, Macbooks and other electronic products saving you the hassle of trying to sell it yourself or just throwing it in the trash.

Gazelle

Many of us start to wonder what do we do with that cell phone or other electronic product that we just replaced. We can try to sell it ourself and deal with the hassle of creating a listing, watching it in case it sells and sometimes getting frustrated. If you just want to get rid of a replaced device, Gazelle is an option to look at.

Gigabyte

After more than a decade of using Gigabyte motherboards Steven has had very few issues with them so continues to recommend them to his clients.

Gigabyte

Gigabyte has been known as a leader and innovator in the motherboard industry for many years now. Steven has been using them for nearly a decade due to the low failure rates he has had with them over that time. As the company has grown they have added other products to their ranks which include video cards (using both AMD and Nvidia chipsets), keyboards, mice, power supplies and more.

Their motherboards are known for their durability, which usually has twice the copper in them than a standard board to help with heat dissipation. They have developed several technologies to help the boards resist warpage due to heat so they can survive the brutality some users will put them through. Click here for more information regarding their Ultra Durable boards.

Contact Us today to discuss your computer needs and how we can use a Gigabyte board to give you peace of mind.

GoDaddy

GoDaddy has been in the website domain and hosting business for many years now. I have found their system to be stable and have been happy with their service.

GoDaddy

I have been using GoDaddy web hosting for many years now and in the end I am more satisfied with it than not. I spent almost 2 years working for an ISP back in the 90's and I setup website and email hosting, manually back then, and it can be a pain. This was before there were a lot of hosting companies with a large number of servers working together.

Grasshopper

We can't always purchase a new phone system when we start up a new business. Grasshopper is a great way to get a new number and continue to use your cell phone without anyone realizing it.

Grasshopper, The Entrepreneurs' Phone System

It can be difficult starting a new businesses when it comes to the expenses involved. Getting a new phone line and number isn't always in your budget. Grasshopper is a way to get a local number that you can forward to your cell phone when they dial an extension, or they can leave a message with their system so it doesn't go to your personal voicemail.

Intel

Intel has been a leader and innovator in the computer processor industry for many years now. While I do recommend AMD processors there are times that Intel are the correct processor for the clients needs and I will recommend them when they are the right choice.

Intel

Intel has been a leader and innovator in the processor industry for awhile now and while I dod like AMD, there are times that using an Intel processor is the correct choice. The new Broadwell processor with it's 14nm architecture has a power savings over AMDs 28nm in their APUs, but also the processing power difference can be seen. Still, there are times AMD is the right choice over Intel.

Intel has been investing a huge amount into R&D outside of their processor line, including their new RealSense 3D cameras, that integrate tightly with the new 5th Generation Broadwell processors. This inexpensive 3D camera system will be showing up in tablets and laptops in early 2015.

Kensington

Kensington specializes in security products for you computer needs. Donley Computer Services LLC can help guide you through their product line to get the products that you need.

Kensington

We carry around our laptops, cell phones and tablets to many places and there is always the chance that something will happen to them. Too often someone leaves their desk in their dorm or at work and someone else walks away with the laptop. We think we are safe when too often we are not. Not only should we protect that laptop with a password and drive encryption, but we should also lock them up if we are not going to be sitting with it all the time.

Then we have those iPads that we invest a good money in. They are great to have, but they are also easy to damage by dropping them. Replacing the screen can cost more than getting a case that will protect your device from drop damage.

Kensington makes some of the best security products for you electronic devices. Whether you need a rugged case for your iPad, locks for your computers or laptops, privacy screens to keep people from seeing what you are doing or many other security products Kensington is the company to provide those products.

Contact Us to schedule an appointment to discuss your physical security needs

Lenovo

Lenovo was the branding IBM used to use for the personal and business computers that used Intel chips. It was bought by another company and split away from IBM.

Lenovo

While I do prefer to build the computers I sell to my clients, I don't build my own laptops or tablets (and on occasion a client wants a branded system) so we have partnered with Lenovo to provide these products for our clients. I chose them because I have had the least number of them cross my desk over the years that needed repair work done on them. They are built well, from my experience.

Lexmark

Lexmark has been near the top of the printing game for many years and for this reason we have selected to partner with them to help us provide high quality printers for our clients.

Lexmark

When it comes to printers there are a lot of different choices from different companies out there. When it comes to inkjet printers I honestly love Epson, but they do not have the laser printers that businesses desire. I have worked with many printer brands over the years and Lexmark always seems to have some of the best quality printers on the market so we have partnered up with them to help get you the best printing solution available to us.

Through Lexmark we have both color and laser printers available. These can be small home office printers to larger printers that over a dozen people can be printing to. We also have their multi-function printers available that can incorporate scanning, printing, copying and FAXing into a single unit.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment to discuss your printing needs.

Microsoft

People may argue about Windows and if it is a good or bad operating system, but the fact remains in most businesses and homes you will find people using Windows and other Microsoft products.

Microsoft

Microsoft has been around for a long time and many people have a love/hate relationship with them. They are mostly known for their Windows operating system, Office Suite and Xbox gaming platforms, they have many other products as well.

While people may argue about Microsoft being a large evil company, they developed a product that gained them a worldwide client base and has continued to build on it. The changes to the core Windows operating system that were done for Windows 8 were HIGHLY needed to keep up with hardware changes and they are making additional changes to the user interface in Windows 10 because they have listened to the complaints about it in Windows 8.

PNY

PNY has been providing high quality and affordable products for computers for over 25 years. They have NVIDIA video cards for gaming, memory cards for cameras, flash drives, solid state drives and other products to help accessorize your computer and to get it running smoothly.

PNY

PNY has been providing high quality and affordable products for computers for over 25 years. They have NVIDIA video cards for gaming, memory cards for cameras, flash drives, solid state drives and other products to help accessorize your computer and to get it running smoothly.

Shopify

Shopify offers many ecommerce solutions for the small business to the enterprise.

Viewsonic

Viewsonic

We have joined the ViewSonic Finch Club to help us get the best deals on some great monitors for our customers.

"The three Gouldian finches that form the ViewSonic logo have become a well recognized symbol of excellence. ViewSonic strives continually to ensure that customers around the world associate them with the attributes that characterize the company - superior quality; beautiful, vibrant colors; appealing warmth and friendliness.

By joining their reseller program it will help us to not only have access to specials available to members, but it will also give us access to additional information regarding their products and another avenue to ask questions. This way we can make sure we are recommending the best products to fit your needs.
ViewSonic has standard, professional and touch screen monitors available as well as projectors, desktop virtualization products and digital displays available.

Watchguard

Watchguard is a leader in network security devices that is based in Seattle, Washington. With nearly 20 years of experience they are a great choice for a more reasonable priced solution.

Watchguard

Watchguard was founded in 1996 so has been focused on network security for nearly 20 years now. Their headquarters in in Seatle, Washington and they have won numerous awards for the high quality products that cost less than many of their competitors.

I highly recommend installing a Watchguard firewall for most of my business and healthcare clients to protect their confidential data.

Western Digital

Western digital makes hard drives, external storage, networking and media streaming devices. Donley Computer Services LLC in Muskegon Michigan can help you determine how these products can best serve your needs.

Western Digital

Steven has worked on computers with drives from several different companies over the years, and he has purchased drives from several companies as well. To be honest, all the companies have drives that fail, it is inevitable. After the flooding in Thailand the failure rates went up as many companies lost production capabilities there so things got missed. However, in the end, he has been happier with the performance of his Western Digital drives over any other companies.

As their product line grew they started to make external RAID devices for business, networking equipment for homes, cloud storage drives that you keep at home but allow you to access them from the cloud as well as media streaming devices and more. They continue to keep their high standards on all of their products.

Contact Us to schedule an appointment regarding how Western Digital products can be used to make life more efficient.

About our Company

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